Job Overview
Were looking for a Solutions Architect (Infrastructure) to provide architectural support and solution designs for several transformation initiatives, such as the Global Data Centre (GDC) transformation programme. This specialist role will be instrumental in delivering robust, scalable, and future‑proof technology solutions that underpin our key change programmes and enable the organisation to evolve with confidence.
Responsibilities
* Drive impactful business and IT change across the organisation, helping to deliver our strategic goals and long‑term business vision.
* Develop compliant Solution Designs and architectural options using our Architecture tooling, following our Enterprise Architecture Agile Principles. Present and gain approval through the Solution Design Review and/or Architecture Review Board.
* Lead feasibility assessments and create clear recommendations for the UK Board of Management, supporting informed investment decisions and the mobilisation of new initiatives.
* Evaluate new software solutions and secure approval from German headquarters in line with the Software Requirement Process (SWRP).
* Collaborate closely with IT teams, ensuring Quality Management (QM) processes are followed and all IT Governance and Acceptance into Service requirements are met.
* Translate complex business and technical requirements into robust architectural designs, using reference architectures and guidance from the Enterprise Architecture function to produce solution blueprints.
* Provide support and direction to IT Engineering teams during delivery, ensuring solutions remain aligned with the approved High‑Level Solution Design.
Qualifications & Experience
* Interest in Solution Architecture with hands‑on experience.
* Proven experience in creating clear, well‑structured technical proposals, including defined objectives, cost considerations and expected business benefits.
* Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, and how to design solutions that optimise their capabilities.
* Strong architectural judgement – you know what good architecture looks like and how to steer teams toward it.
* Experience producing high‑level Solution Designs and, where needed, more detailed low‑level technical designs to support engineering teams during delivery.
Compensation & Benefits
* Discretionary 10% on‑target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance).
* Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution.
* Car schemes:
o Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance.
o Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member.
* Other benefits:
o From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4× salary), retail discount vouchers, and access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults).
o Salary sacrifice options including a will‑writing service and cycle‑to‑work scheme (subject to restrictions).
o Following successful completion of probation, access to private medical insurance (with the option to buy additional family cover) and access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to restrictions).
o During our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover.
o Access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform and a host of professional development programmes and mentoring schemes.
EEO Statement
VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us; we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team.
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